Tuesday, April 12, 2011

I made my nests,did my very best-(maybe bit off more than I could chew)!!But- now they're done,let's have some fun-I'm giving one away to YOU!!I'm done - I'm done - I'm done!!! 4 months and 47 nests later - I am done!!(I must surely have been out of my mind~~!!)

Spring is finally here and I am rejoicing in the glow of the sun and the gusty warm spring breezes~

Does this little "neck of the woods" look familiar to you? This is the same place that I did the "Winter Nesting" photo shoot a few months ago - when it was covered in snow and freezing outside!

Hundreds of beautiful daffodils are welcoming you all to my "Spring Celebration"~

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The very last nest is for one of YOU!

To enter please leave me a comment telling me what you love most about spring.

If you are one of my followers - please come right back again and leave me another comment. (xoxo - love you guys!)

Miss Maddy girl will draw the winner on May 25. If the winner is one of my followers - I will embellish your nest with one of these little jeweled birds if you wish.

If you would like to post about my little "Spring Celebration" give away on your own blog - please come back AGAIN and leave me another comment telling me that you have done so. Everyone who posts about this little "nesting" give away on their blog will be entered into a special contest to win this lovely tea towel from my favorite store - Anthropology.

And lastly- you are welcome to come back one more time and tell me that I was totally crazy to commit to make 47 nests! Go ahead -tell me how crazy that was! I can take it - I am totally numb - (or did I mean dumb!)

So- you have 4 chances to win a nest - (and some of you can be entered to win this gorgeous tea towel.)

Are you as happy as me that spring is FINALLY here!!

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Thank you all for being here for me - your comments and emails mean the world to me. Your sweet words about the Gardener's beautiful sea turtle photos have made him beam with pride!

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I have been trying to reply to some of you who I have not had the chance to meet or visit regularly. However - SOME OF YOU have your email specifications set so that I cannot reply to you - the dreaded "no reply blogger". Please take a minute to check your email profile in your blogger account and correct this if you wish. It would make it so much easier for me to reply to your comments.

After the long cold winters Spring is a much loved blessing! I love the new beginnings... new grass, new flowers, a new season, sunshine, birds singing, walking bare foot,the smell of fresh cut grass and after a rainfall. Those are just a few things I love about spring!

your nests are gorgeous.. i cherish mine.. and no youre not crazy. you are a talented giving angel :) those little blinged birds are adorable.. where did you find them ?you just enjoy your spring as im sure all the nests are happily in their homes. .. and you can get inspiration from the fresh spring breezes .big ladybug hugslynn

what i love about spring.. is just the beginning of new life.. hearing the birds singing.. the little buds pushing out of the garden.. and even hearing the rain on the roof.. such comforting sounds... happy spring to all :)big ladybug hugslynn

Hurrah, another chance to win one of your stunning nests. Have to admit to trying before and failing miserably, lol, but hey, perhaps this time is my time. Thank you so much for offering such a beautiful giveaway.

What do I love about Spring? Hmm, so many things, but especially all the different shades of greens everywhere you look. From the lightest yellowy green tiny leaves to the richest deep greens, there are so many beautiful shades to admire. We were driving through the French countryside last week in beautiful sunshine and I am sure my son thought I was totally bonkers constantly shouting out " just look at those beautiful greens, such gorgeous colours! "

And yes, you are mad to take on 47 nests, lol, but who wants to be totally sane? Boring! I just try and imagine the range of your feelings right now, the sense of accomplishment, the relief of having finished this mammoth task..... are you starting to miss the feel of the needles and the yarns already???

Hi dearest Vicki,as alwayes they are like a dream, your nests,--and so many---how are your arms, and fingers sweet ? :)Your little corner in your garten looks so absolutely beautiful, and for the jewel birds I can only say :LOVE THEM--As I`m the most happy owner of two nests, I will not be in your drawing, but I wish everyone else the best of luck-you will love to hold Vicki`s sweet nest in your hands.Happy spring dear, and big hugs.Dorthe

I'm a regular follower of yours and I just had to come back to tell you how great I thought that opening poem was!! :-] You know I'm a poet...and I was impressed with you! Just talented 'all over the place'! Yes you are! ^_^

What do I love about spring? NO SNOW!!! THAT'S what I love the most. After that, seeing those beautiful little green shoots coming up through the dead leaves of the year before has to be tops. The little kittens coming out on the pussy willow branches is a biggie too. Of course, there is also the appearance of some of the most beautiful nests I have ever seen that heralds the arrival of spring.

It just wouldn't be right for me to win yet another nest so, if Maddy Dear pulls my name, just pretend it didn't happen. I do wish to tell you thought that you are not numb and you are not dumb ... you just love to knit beautiful nests. My favorite Springtime love is the newness, the freshness and the happiness I feel surrounded by blue skies, sunshine, green grass, buds, flowers and chirping birds.

Hi Vicki ~ my favorite thing about spring is mulch! Yep...I love the fresh smell of mulch around all my flower beds. I order a huge dump truck load, and it takes me awhile to get it all spread. This year I haven't started because another thing I love about spring is white picket fences...and I've been frantically painting mine--it's taking awhile!

Vicki, another fabulous nest, oh my you are so full of energy....wow! 47 nests!!!!! I love the birds, they are gorgeous, and the tea towel is stunning!!!!Can't wait to see more of your holiday, I loved reading the last post and those photos are so wonderful!!!Hugs,Margaret Bxxxx

Oh Vicki I would just love to be the winner of one of your nest they are beyond beautiful...I love "SPRING" because of the new life it brings, the sweet,crisp fresh air the beautiful,fragrant flowers to look at ,it's just a whole new beginning of what God has given us to nurture and enjoy!HugzSandy

I am a follower :-D I forgot to tell you what I love about spring. That would be everything - the birds singing, the trees budding, the flowers revealing themselves through the earth's surface, and the weather and how good it makes me feel, just to name some.

gorgeous as always. oh my...they always leave me speechless vicki! (Now...onto a certain other theme you have in mind? :) J'adore these sweet and breathtaking creations. would LOVE to have a spring one of my own. I love "Le Printemps" because it is when everything comes back to life: nature....and my soul.

Hi my dear Vicki,I cant stop - jump there I am to join in your giveaway - you know I love your nests.... and I will post about it.2.) I follow your since I found you *lol*3.) The tea towel is simply wonderful4.) You definitely are crazy to knit over fourty nests (but I can understand everybody who wants his own little treasured nest...)5.) What I love about spring - every single thing - the nature waking up, the birds singing like crazy, the colour, the feeling - its such a good feeling to know winter has gone *sigh*.Love & kissesMyriam

Oh Vicki, those nests are so beautifull ,that you made so many is a fete in itself and you are not crazy just very talented and ......well yes crazy. Love your pictures of the daffodils in your garden, they remind me of the Lake District in England, what I love about spring is the spring flowers and the feeling of rebirth (being a labour and delivery nurse.),the earth refreshes itself once a year and its my favourite time of the year. Love this site, thanks ,Lynne

I love your nests and your incredible talent yes and your craziness to make so many,,,,also I love the pictures of your daffodils in the garden.They remind me of spring in the Lake District in England. I love the feeling of re-birth in the spring time ( I am a labour and delivery nurse),its like the earth is refreshing itself and it gives us all hope. Thanks for your blog Vicki, carry on creating..Lynne

Even here in Florida spring is different. Spring also brings us more rain. The grass and trees look so much happier for it. The Jasmine blooms *mmmmmmmm* and so do the orange trees, *achoo*. (And believe me, the fragrance of the orange blossoms definilty outweighs the stuffy, runny nose and sore throat the pollen gives me if I'm not taking my claritin) I love that the days are getting noticibly longer and that it is warm enough to go to the beach again. It reminds me that renewal can happen anytime, anywhere.

What a lovely prize!! My favorite part of spring is the awakening of nature. The birds sing happier, the trees earn their leaves, and the flowers sprout their buds. (And it's not yet 100 degrees here in TX!)

What I love about Spring? BIRDS!!! They leave our town at 8,000' every Fall and it's so QUIET here all winter. Now the Red-headed Finch's are back in full force/the bluebirds are nesting/the robins are chirping!

Ciao Vicki :)Your "Spring Nesting" ex "Winter" ;) is sooo similar to "Twilight" movie when Edward & Bella are on a leaf green full of wonderful & colorful flowers...I'm a fan of this Saga :))Anyway, your nest is simply gorgeous!

Just beautiful as usual! And those jeweled birds are to die for. I just can't wait to see your autumn nests - be sure to put me on the list for one of them - I just love fall colors. The original nest I got from you is still in my studio waiting for me to make a little birdie to put in it - one of these days LOL And don't you just love Anthropolgie? I could stay in there looking for hours. Hugs!

Of course you aren't crazy - exactly LOLOLOL I don't know if I could do that many of one thing all in a row though. Looking forward to more photos. I remember when I was a kid my grandfather had some kind of job in Curacao for awhile - he loved it down there.

My response would have to be what is there NOT to like about spring. A time of renewal, new birth and the coming of life from all that is bare and grey. I always look forward to the wood poppies blooming, that is supposed to be the sign that all freezing weather has passed.Deb

Now it is not the fact you created 47 nests that I find crazy. It is the fact you created 47 nests AND were looking forward to mowing the grass that I find crazy. You must be like a little energizer bunny!Deb

Oh, what I love most about spring is when it is watching all the birds returning from their winter habitats and starting their nests. And it finally being warm enough to go out with a light jacket or sweater and putter in the garden among the emerging plants.

I always think of spring as a new beginning - for the plants that didn't do so well last year, as well as myself - starting a new diet that I might actually stick to or whatever else didn't work well over the winter. Love your little bird nests - am a true follower, but don't have a blog.

I LOVE your photo's of Spring!! I am so ready here! When i look at your gorgeous nests I am so happy i have mine! So much work in everyone one. Love the sweet sparkly birds! Beautiful blog post as always!you know i am a follower!!xx Susan

Oh, what a gorgeous post, Vicki!! And gorgeous nest!!! What do I love about spring? Well, what is there not to love about spring? Right now, my favorite are the wrens nesting by our front door... Love, Silke

Hi Vicki.I love Spring because I can open the windows and feel the new fresh air and I can hear the birds sing and see the beautiful flowers blooming and the green appearing on the trees. Spring is a joy filled blessing!♥ audrey

Me again, Vicki.47 Nests!! Crazy? No, I would not use that word. I think I would just say that you love what you do. And I love that you do it. (: And I love that you are having this giveaway! I will be hoping.♥ audrey

PS - verif. word is metrobar. We have a restaurant/bar here in Roanoke called METRO. The word was made just for me. hahaha

Marjorie says- My love of spring is that I feel extremely lucky to be enjoying another spring and the warmth and the sunshine with friends. During this year two friends will not have the pleasure and it does make my realise how precious every minute is.

how lovely to read your blog on your holiday, the pictures are amazing.

Spring is the "rebirth" of everything or maybe the awakening of nature after a long winter nap. Even with me, makes me perk up and get fresh ideas flowing. And if that doesn't perk me up, then these precious (no you are not crazy for creating them)nests do it for me! So much thought and time put into them. Very much appreciated!!! Absolutely love them!!!

Spring is the rebirth of nature. An awakening of nature after a long winter nap. Gets fresh ideas flowing in my mind. And if Spring doesn't get me going, these nests do, just gorgeous and inspiring. So appreciative of the time spent, and your creative talent.

Your nests are extraordinarily gorgeous. Congrats on making 47 of them. That is an achievement! What I like most about spring is it is the time the earth reawakens. The flowers bloom and the birds return. Everything is bathed in beauty. Thanks for the opportunity. Theresa

Oh how I have been lusting after one of your breathtaking handknit nests. This one must be meant for me as April 12th is Mr. C's birthday and May 25th is my dear departed Mother's birthday and she would be swooning over your nests. Spring for me means renewed life, nature, energy, creating art and a fresh start after the long dreary winter. Thank you for this opportunity to covet one of your fabulous nests.

Now I am returning because I simply must have another opportunity to be selected to give your beautiful nest a very good home. I have followed your blog and your travels and your nests for some time. Thank you again. Happy weekend...

Oh, goodness,I just spent a half hour on your cruise pictures-they are gorgeous! What I love about Spring---Everything! Especially after the last winter, it was brutal!I love your nests so much! Please pick me!Hugs, Sherry

Ouch...47 nests in one lot is an enormous undertaking. However you did it and somehow I think you will be ready when the time comes for you to create the next lovely lot of breathtaking nests. Your summer series with the seashells was stunning also. Oh how I desire to have one of your creations. Thank you once again.

Crazy of course you are, but what a sense of acheivement. When I was younger I preferred winter the crispness and the dark cozy nights. However now that I am older time seems more important and Spring is that much more welcome with the longer days. Why does the beauty of nature seem to grab you more when you get older? Simple spring flowers like the primula and cowslip are now amongst my very favorite flowers. Fingers crossed a exquisite nesty comes my way

I'm back to comment one more time...following now, oh, and I love your rhyme! So my 2nd entry I do believe...discovering what spring has up her sleeve!Thanks again for such an awesome giveaway...I found you from Silke Powers Blogpost!

Your little Nests are just "Breathtaking" so much color yet very soothing and pleaseing to the eye.All the wonderful supplies used give it so much depth and texture,how could you make so many?Most of all give them away?Thank you for giving us a chance to be the proud Owner of one!

I love seeing my grass just keep getting greener each day...then discovering the bulbs planted last fall coming up and blooming! I love your nests and would truly enjoying giving it a home here in the Pines...and finally, I'm one of the folks without an email and was just going to do that today and make it available..thanks for the reminder! Happy Spring!

Oh, and I would say you're crazy to make so many nests, but then you wouldn't have this awesome giveaway! And also,I love all the pics of your beautiful vacation. I swear, it helped me get through the end of a very long and cold winter here. Thank goodness we have made it to spring!

Oh how I have missed your posts while we were away! Good heavens I can't imagine making 47 of anything Vicki! You are so giving to actually offer up another one of your beautiful creations. I much prefer the spring daffodils right now in your images since we still have a tiny amount of snow left in the shady nooks around here. Spring will be a welcome sight when it finally comes for us! Those bejeweled birdies are so precious too. Do you ever rest up your little fingers, you are amazing! xo ~Lili

I am a follower already. The thing I love most about Spring is that everything is so fresh and new after the gray, cold months of winter. I just posted about our winds here in southeastern Washington and how ready I am for Spring!Thanks for the chance to win this wonderful nest.xo, Karen

Vicki, I must say that I am amazed that you knitted 47 nests in such a short period of time. The work you put into them is phenomenal! Crazy...nah! Dedicated, yes!I will post about your giveaway on my blog this Tuesday and will leave a comment when I do.xo, Karen

It's so hard to pick a favorite part of Spring unless I just say "the flowers!" The fragrance of hyacinths might be a more singular choice. I really enjoy your blog and think your nests are just amazing!

I don't think I can bring myself to say that you were crazy to commit to making 47 nests! Maybe just a little screwy!?! But, don't you feel good that you did now that they're done?!? I'm impressed and inspired!

Oh my gosh! There's so many comments here I feel a little lost.... but I'm in springy heaven right now. If you check out my blog you can see how obsessed I've been about all the beautiful changes that are happening. My favorite springy thing to do is take nature walks, discover hidden clumps of bluebells, watch the robins hopping about, and working on my current springtime hooked rug. I've admire your nests from afar for quite awhile. It's so generous of you to include one in a giveaway. And the tea towel is just the cutest! xodulcy

Oh dear! I don't feel right telling you you're "crazy". But, it does seem like an awfully big challenge to keep track of all these comments and give away such beautiful prizes. But, I'm very glad that you're not only generous to do this, but a tad bit crazy also! Well.... crazy in a good way...xodulcy

I rarely enter give aways, because I just can't see them in my home...however, your nest is a thing of beauty. I'm so glad Dulcy let me know about your blog.The thing I love best about spring is that the sparrows are back and busily building their condo of nests on our sunporch...watching them tend their nests and catch bugs and sing their songs makes my heart sing.

How unbelievably gorgeous are your nests! I adore them! My favorite thing about Spring has to be the beauty of the tulips and daffodils pushing through the soil to announce Spring is here! Megan supermeg1718 at yahoo dot com

Your daffodils are so sweet :) Your nest is GORGEOUS!I love the little peeks of green breaking through the soil~ a new surprise everyday... as they seem to grow through the night :)The bright green leaves coming on the hedges... and the thrill of seeing a tiny bird nest here and there~ feathered neighbors moving in!Wishing you joy!Michelle

Hi Vicki, I have been catching up with you today and my goodness girl you have been a busy little bird, making your sweet nests...I love your Spring nest and it sure would look lovely next to my shore nest :)Please drop my name into the hat and maybe if I'm really lucky your Miss Maddy girl will pick my name..Your vacation looked amazing and so beautiful! Have a sweet day and big hugs, Elizabeth

Spring is awakening to me. The birds are having babies, the squirrels are flitting, flowers are blooming, everything is greening up. Spring brings hope. I would love to have one of your wonderful nests. They are amazing!!!

I am a new follower, but I am so glad I got here. Love what you do. Love the turtles. You are gifted and blessed with three beautiful children. Thank you for sharing with us. And I would LOVE to win one of your beautiful nests!

I am sure that you are not crazy....obsessed maybe, but not crazy. But when you start creating it is sometimes hard to stop. And as I scroll through the pictures each nest is different from the next. You are an artist!!!

Hi Vicki,thank your for your nice comment about my bunnies. The children love them and I have to produce one after the other *lol*. I look at that magnolia when i look out my kitchen window - isn`t it beautiful. I love it. Always thinking of you when I have my latte. Hugs & kisses Myriam

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